Cases for Samsung Galaxy S5

Updated on March 10, 2015
T.M. asks from Key West, FL
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I finally giving up my Blackberry and going for the Samsung Galaxy s5. I am considering the Otterbox defender series or the Lifeproof. Although the samsung galaxy s5 is waterproof, I thought the additional protection would be helpful. It can never hurt to protect it more. However, I have read mixed reviews about the lifeproof cases in that the sound may be muffled when talking on the phone. I also read some reviews that the camera may have problems with being covered.

I was wondering if anyone had any personal experiences with one or both of the cases I am considering. Additional reviews and personal testimonies are always helpful.

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W.W.

answers from Washington DC on

I have the Galaxy Note - it's a HUGE phone. However, I can work on it!! LOL!!

Any way - I have the Otterbox Defender on my phone. It does make it bigger and heavier.

IF you want to be able to carry your phone in a wristlet or something other than your hand? Bring the wristlet with you to make sure it fits. If you run and keep your phone in the arm band? Make sure it will fit. It might not.

The otterbox has been AWESOME for me. I'm not a clutz, but I'm REALLY hard on things and my phone hasn't broken yet. This is my 3rd otterbox for a Galaxy!

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M.F.

answers from Phoenix on

I have my S5 in an Otterbox Commuter. No problems with sound or camera obstruction. I drop it often and the only issue I've had is that iI somehow managed to break the camera lens. I think it was just bad luck and I dropped it just right on a rock outside.

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J.S.

answers from St. Louis on

I have the otterbox commuter. You don't need the defender, the phone is already waterproof.

I had the defender on my old Note. People loved making fun of my "tablet" sticking out of my pocket. :-/

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S.R.

answers from Kansas City on

I have a Samsung S5 and this is the case I purchased for it. I got it off Amazon. I have been so happy with it! Personally, I am not an Otter Box type person for a phone protector.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Case-Cover-Folio/dp/...

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M.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

I had an Otterbox before but now moved on to the S View Flip Cover and love it. Easy to have in my purse and keeps the front protected, looks sleek and is really neat how the phone changes its view depending on if the cover is open or closed. I think the flip cover is the only way I will protect my future phones too.

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